WWII German Tank Tools PE

Published: November 4, 2023
Company: Brengun

Manufactured by Jan Sobotka, this 2022 new tool package comes with one PE fret (measuring 1 ¼” x 1 1/16 ”) containing two pry bars, three wire cutters, four wrenches, eight axes (four with closed tool clamps), eight hammers (four with closed tool clamps), two each of two sets of German towing hooks, seven shovels (two with closed tool clamps), two (what I believe to be) track tensioners, and… more

Fiat G.50 (Mark I Kit) Detail Set

Published: November 4, 2023
Company: Brengun

For anyone hardy enough to tackle a WWII Fiat G.50 fighter plane in 1/144 scale, this PE set is for you. Measuring in at 1 ¼”x 1 9/16”, there are extra PE details for the cockpit (including the seat), engine and landing gear; there is also a small piece of film to be used on the interior of the cockpit door. This PE set is made for the Italian G.50, specifically the Mark I Models kits (of… more

Unimog S 404 German Military Radio Truck

Published: October 31, 2023
Company: ICM

This is the third of four of ICM’s Unimog 404, Kit No, 35137 Military Radio Truck. Other variants in the series include the German Military Truck (Kit No. 35135 is the standard cargo version), the “Koffer” (Kit No. 35136) and Military Ambulance “Krankenwagen” (Kit No.35138). As I previously reviewed… more

Polish Land Forces K2GF

Published: October 31, 2023
Company: Academy Models

The South Korean K2 Black Panther MBT (Main Battle Tank), produced by Hyundai Rotem, was designed to meet the Republic of Korea’s Army requirement for a three-dimensional, high speed maneuver, based on network-centric warfare. The first tanks were available in 2014. While this at first looks like a shrunken down M1 Abrams, it is a new tank design unto itself. This state-of-the-art tank… more

Allied Forces in Blitzkrieg Europe, 1939–1940 British, French, Belgian, Dutch and Polish Forces

Published: October 30, 2023
Book Author(s): Andy Singleton
Company: Pen & Sword

I was excited to review a Pen & Sword book on allied forces during the Blitzkrieg, thinking it would be part of the amazing Images of War series.

When I received "Allied Forces in Blitzkrieg Europe, 1939–1940; British, French, Belgian, Dutch and Polish Forces", I was a little surprised to find out that it is part of their Painting Wargaming Figures series. Author… more

The Military and Police Forces of the Gulf States Volume 4: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar 1921-1980

Published: October 11, 2023
Book Author(s): Athol Yates and Cliff Lord
Company: Helion & Company

The Military and Police Forces of the Gulf States Volume 4: Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar 1921-1980 is the fourth in the series. The previous three volumes are:

• The Military and Police Forces of the Gulf States Volume 1 - Trucial States and United Arab Emirates, 1951-1980
• The Armed Forces of the Gulf States Volume 2 - Oman 1921-2012
• … more

Military Modelcraft International - August 2023

Published: October 8, 2023
Book Author(s): David Grummitt, Managing Editor
Company: Guideline Publications

Military Modelcraft International is a military modeling magazine produced by Guideline Publications and hails from Great Britain. According to the Military Modelcraft International Magazine website,

Military Modelcraft International is the UK’s leading military modelling magazine, with a truly global reach attracting the best modellers in the world to its pages. Each… more

USA Modern Gear Set #2

Published: October 8, 2023
Company: Value Gear

I jumped at the chance to review the Value Gear USA Modern Gear Set #2 as I am a huge fan of Value Gear, its amazing sets, and its owner (and producer, shipper, sales, customer service, and everything else to make a company work guy), Steve Munsell (also known as one of the nicest guys in our hobby).

To best set the stage for this review, here is Value Gear's Goal from their website:… more

M10 Achilles Stowage – British/Commonwealth Set

Published: October 8, 2023
Company: Value Gear

I jumped at the chance to review the Value Gear M10-ACH as I am a huge fan of Value Gear, its amazing sets, and its owner (and producer, shipper, sales, customer service, and everything else to make a company work guy), Steve Munsell (also known as one of the nicest guys in our hobby).

To best set the stage for this review, here is Value Gear's Goal from their website:

Fantasy Figures International Issue 21, Summer 2023

Published: October 8, 2023
Book Author(s): David Grummitt, Tom Foxon, and Andy Whittaker
Company: Guideline Publications

Fantasy Figures International is a figures, fantasy and Sci-Fi modeling magazine produced four times a year by Guideline Publications out of the United Kingdom. The cover price is £5.99 ($15 in the US), with an annual subscription or £20. Digital editions are available for £3.99 per issue or £11.99 for an annual subscription. In this era of increased publishing and shipping prices,… more